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#28 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 1% in state

New Trier Township H S Winnetka

High School · New Trier Twp Hsd 203 · Winnetka, IL

A New Trier Twp Hsd 203 high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

385 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093

  • Math 76% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 71% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency76% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency74% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+24.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation33.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$36,416
Chronic Absenteeism35.5%

Students at New Trier Township H S Winnetka score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency76%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency71%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 71% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
80%
2018
Math
80%
ELA
81%
2019
Math
80%
ELA
81%
2020*
Math
76%
ELA
80%
2021*
Math
76%
ELA
80%
2022
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where New Trier Township H S Winnetka sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated740/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winnetka), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$230,777

Median home value

$1,073,700

Median rent

$1,840/mo

College educated

81.8%

Homeownership

91%

Poverty rate

2.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60093; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
33.9% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Shore Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–120.6 mi532Compare →
Niles North High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.79–123.0 mi2,015Compare →
Mesivta Shaarei AdirimPrivate · tuition6.3private9–123.2 mi33Compare →
Mcc Academy-elementaryPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–123.3 mi637Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New Trier Twp Hsd 203

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$36,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
1.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

New Trier Township H S Winnetka is listed in New Trier Twp HSD 203; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New Trier Township H S Winnetka

New Trier Township H S Winnetka is a public high school in Winnetka, IL, part of New Trier Twp Hsd 203, serving approximately 2,792 students in grades 10th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Trier Township H S Winnetka

What grades does New Trier Township H S Winnetka serve?

New Trier Township H S Winnetka serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend New Trier Township H S Winnetka?

New Trier Township H S Winnetka has an enrollment of approximately 2,792 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Trier Township H S Winnetka?

The student-teacher ratio at New Trier Township H S Winnetka is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Trier Township H S Winnetka rank in IL?

New Trier Township H S Winnetka ranks #28 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is New Trier Township H S Winnetka's MySchoolScout rating?

New Trier Township H S Winnetka has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at New Trier Township H S Winnetka?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Trier Township H S Winnetka has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is New Trier Township H S Winnetka a charter school?

No, New Trier Township H S Winnetka is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is New Trier Township H S Winnetka a Title I school?

No, New Trier Township H S Winnetka is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
10th – 12th
Enrollment
2,792
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
252
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.5%
Area population (ZIP 60093)
20,156
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
44.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60093; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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